The art of creation should be joyous. When I try to create for a specific venue I often find myself second guessing what I should produce. See the difference. Produce (like in a product) not create (like in a piece of art). I am much better when I let go of where the art is going to be seen and just make the art that I am led to create. I am not saying that sometimes a prompt by an art club or a theme of an art show is not helpful to the creation process. But letting myself play with the idea of what needs to be created and the materials to create with, well that is a joy.
These little guys found me in an attic mall several years ago and have sat on my shelf wating for a fitting display of their attitude. A "fantasy" prompt led to me placing them in this small drawer with the floating balls and the big top finial. This piece may not be appreciated by the group that led to their new home but it makes me smile and will be displayed in my hope.
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